The Stockman | October 2023

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BILL SCHERMER, Owner/Herd Consultant

641.425.2641 | bill@stockmanmag.com

Bill and his wife, Nancy, have made their living in the cattle industry. He has provided marketing services for purebred and commercial breeders since 1970. Schermer Angus Cattle continues to be active in the NJAA and raises quality cattle near Clarion, IA. As owner of The Stockman, Bill leads by example providing producers with the highest level of customer service.

Makayla serves as editor, graphic designer, and manager of The Stockman. Her focus and passion continues to provide high quality service and original promotional materials to cattlemen. She and her husband, Jared, raise their four kids, and together they run their family operation, JMF Herefords and SimAngus, near Morris in west central MN.

417.766.0990

cheryl@stockmanmag.com

Working for The Stockman is the perfect combination of two of Cheryl’s favorite things: writing and cattle. Cheryl has decades of experience as a professional writer. She finds great joy in sharing stories about people in the agricultural industry. Cheryl’s family raises registered Angus, Red Angus, and Simmental cattle in Fair Grove, MO.

KIM BANKS, Graphics507.530.0914

kkbanks@frontiernet.net

Kim is a graphic designer with many years of design experience. Producing creative marketing materials to help others look their best is what she loves doing the most. She and her husband, Kevin, along with their son, raise grain and have a small commercial cow/calf and feeder operation on the family farm near Lynd, MN.

SARAH HILL, Editorial Writer 307.274.0419

sarahhill1007@yahoo.com

Sarah lives on a small hobby farm near Arlington, SD, with her husband, Braeton, and their three daughters: Harper, 8, Vayentha, 5, and Aurora, 1. She grew up on a Missouri dairy farm and has an Agricultural Journalism degree from the University of Missouri. Sarah enjoys baking, reading, and gardening.

Cheryl Kepes

Sarah Hill

Kirk Lynch Contributing

Justin Fruechte

Dr. Vince Collison

CHERYL KEPES, Assistant Editor

TY BAYER

715.573.0153

tcreds@gmail.com

Ty works alongside his family in their purebred operations, Country Lane Farm and TC Reds near Ringle, WI. An advocate for youth programs and dedicated cow/calf man, he is excited to help producers merchandise their cattle.

MILES EDDY

507.841.1787

auctioneer2013@gmail.com

Miles grew up in southwest MN raising and showing cattle, and is currently residing in MO. When Miles isn’t working cattle he loves to use his auctioneer skills. He looks forward to working and meeting other producers and helping with all their advertising and marketing needs.

LORA HUTCHINS

615.293.3695

loralea1172@gmail.com

Lora owns and operates Destiny Angus Farm with husband Brian and daughter Morgan in Charleston, IL. They have raised and shown cattle successfully on the national level for several years. They also have owned a production herd with as many as 200 registered cows.

STEVE WOLFF

701.710.1574

swolff318@yahoo.com

Steve is a third generation Hereford breeder - his family has been raising Herefords since 1951. He offers bulls by private treaty every year and has a heifer sale every fall. Steve also enjoys traveling to sales and shows whenever possible and likes camping as well.

CORBIN COWLES

270.991.2534

corbin.cowles32@gmail.com

Corbin is an apprentice auctioneer and real estate professional for Schrader Real Estate and Auction company. He also helps run his family’s Angus and Simmental seedstock operation, Pleasant Hill Farms. Judging shows across the country and traveling are a couple hobbies of his as well!

JAN FORD

800.693.8048

jford.17879@aol.com

With her passion for agriculture, Jan brings over 35+ years of advertising sales experience in the beef industry. She and her late husband Norm had a commercial Angus cow herd and grain operation near Tipton, IA, which her sons still manage today.

BRIGHAM STEWART / MEGAN COLLISON

785.747.8028

megancollisondvm@gmail.com

Brigham works alongside his parents at Mid Continent Farms, their large, multi-breed cow/calf operation in Kansas. Megan graduated from ISU as a DVM in the spring of 2021 and is a big part of her family’s Angus herd and Veterinary Clinic in Iowa.

BRANDON CREAMER

970.596.4965

creamer b 150@hotmail.com

Brandon owns Lazy JB Angus with his parents and sister in Montrose, CO. Raised in the cattle industry, he has a true passion for it and loves marketing quality cattle throughout the US.

RON HINRICHSEN

785.770.0222

rlangus@bluevalley.net

For the past 30 years, Ron, his wife, Lynne, and their two children have owned and operated Hinrichsen Ranch, a registered Angus ranch in Westmoreland, KS. He has an extensive background in the agricultural industry and is excited to put it to work for each of his customers.

MARK SULLIVAN

816.304.0050

marksullivancattle@gmail.com

Mark Sullivan is a familiar face to many having worked for Sullivan Supply for many years. Mark brings many years of experience to The Stockman. Mark and his wife, Linda, and two children, Erin and Leo, live in Woodbine, Iowa, and have a small herd of Charolais cattle.

16 | BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Meyer Cattle Co. operates successful commercial and registered Angus herds to track performance.

38 | MOVING INTO ANGUS LEADERSHIP

The Stoller Family has built a herd of moderate, yet high-performing bulls and females that make others notice.

58 | NEW PATH, SAME PASSION

Angus breeder, Heather Smith Trumble, uncovers a unique business opportunity.

84 | PROTECTION FROM WINTER’S WRATH

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Extension Education

30 | CAPITALIZE ON INCREASING COW VALUE courtesy University of NE - Lincoln

Seeds in Season

50 | THE BEST CROPS TO PLANT THIS FALL with Justin Fruechte of Millborn Seeds

68 | STRATEGIES FOR TRANSFERRING EMBRYOS

Kitchen Stock

View 88 | FALL MARKETS FLOURISH with Kirk Lynch, Humeston Livestock Exchange

with Dr. Vince Collison, Collison Veterinary Services

76 | FEATURING BULLERMAN ANGUS in the kitchen with Trisha Bullerman of Adrian, Minn.

INGRAM ANGUS

Q&A with Jason Upchurch of Pulaski, Tenn.

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Our youngest daughter has started preschool this year. She’s been watching her three older siblings go to school, so she was more than ready to get started. Emmy jumped right in to 2.5 days of school per week and is even riding the bus! Now I am currently sitting in my office - the kids have left for the morning and it still feels so different. Maybe even weird. Half of me just wants to sit and drink coffee and enjoy it while it is still hot, and the other half of me wants to knock out a massive to-do list because I have exactly 6 hours and 37 minutes until I go pick up the kids later this afternoon. What’s a mom to do?! It’s such a bittersweet time - initially hard to accept that the kids are actually growing up but also relieving to have a bit of breathing room, if only for a few hours. But let’s be honest, I’d miss those kiddos too much if they were gone for longer than that!

We are in the middle of the fall season and the weather couldn’t get any better up here. Comfortable sunny days and cool evenings - it’s been beautiful. If only these days would last all year. Wishing everyone a safe and bountiful harvest.

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Meyer Cattle Company owners, Brock and Michele Meyer, balance two distinct yet complementary cattle operations near Bowling Green, Mo. On one hand, the Meyer family manages a commercial cow/calf operation of 400 Angus-based cows, retaining 100 percent of the calves for their feedlot. On the other hand, the Meyers run 400 head of Angus cows in their registered cow/calf program, marketing performance bulls and females. Though managing two different herds brings challenges, Brock and Michele say the benefits outweigh the complications.

Brock grew up working with his dad, Robert Meyer, on the fami-

ly’s commercial cow/calf operation started by Brock’s grandfather. Currently, Brock and his dad execute the day-to-day management for both cattle operations along with three full-time employees. Brock’s wife, Michele, works full time off the farm for FMC Agricultural Solutions, but she’s heavily involved in the cattle operations as time allows. Brock and Michele’s daughter, Lexi, takes the lead in the show barn and assists on the farm when she is home from college. The youngest Meyer, Brock and Michele’s son, Jaxon, is proving to be a farmhand in the making at the ripe old age of four.

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COMMERCIAL OPERATION

The commercial segment of Meyer Cattle Company runs as a seamless operation. The calves are weaned at 600 to 700 pounds, then transitioned to Meyer Cattle’s feedlot. All the calves from the commercial program, as well as bulls culled from the registered operation, are developed at the feedlot, and then processed at Creekstone Farms in Kansas.

On average, the Meyers feed out 500 to 550 head each year. Most of the feedlot calves are animals raised in their commercial herd, however the Meyers source some calves from their local registered bull buyers. They strive to keep the genetics tight to maintain consistency and predictability in their product.

All the momma cows in the commercial herd are purchased directly from Basin Angus in Montana or sourced from Basin Angus genetics. While some of the cows in the Meyer Cattle commercial herd are AIed, a majority are bred to Meyer Cattle raised bulls in the registered herd. “We use all our own bulls. We do AI some commercial cows, but basically all the commercial cows are bred to our bulls because we are very carcass and growth oriented,” Brock explained.

REGISTERED HERD

In 1996, Brock started to build the registered cattle program segment of Meyer Cattle Company. Close to 125 heifer calves produced in the registered Angus program each year are kept as replacement females for the registered herd. The registered Angus bull calves are developed and sold as yearlings or as age advantaged sires at Meyer Cattle Company’s spring and fall sales. Meyer Cattle Company sells about 50 bulls in each sale.

At the production sales, the Meyers sell all their 7-year-old pairs. At their upcoming fall sale, they plan to sell some 2-year-old and 3-yearold pairs to satisfy their customers in the market for young replacement females.

BREEDING DECISIONS

The strategy to obtain balance within the cattle operations is evident in the Meyer’s breeding program. They make mating decisions based on the goal of producing progeny with solid, well-rounded

EPDs. “We strive for a very balanced EPD profile which has kept us grounded,” Brock Meyer explained. “We don’t focus on any one trait. We focus a lot on growth and carcass, but we do keep all these heifers back so maternal traits are important as well.”

In addition to emphasizing EPDs, the Meyers place importance on an animal’s phenotype. “We also put a lot of emphasis on phenotype because we like to look at cattle. We like a good-looking cow. We like that picture perfect Angus cow,” Brock said.

To ensure consistent, high-performing cattle, Meyer Cattle Company breeds its cows to bulls that have displayed, through progeny and EPD data, what they can produce. “When we are making breeding decisions, we don’t use very many of the young, popular unproven bulls,” Brock shared. “We breed a majority of our cows to the proven bulls that we know have calves on the ground and have predictability. We cannot afford to strike out.” When the Meyers occasionally utilize a young bull, the bull’s sire and dam must have predictability in their pedigree and progeny.

While some operations of their size may choose to utilize many AI sires, the Meyers operate with merely a handful of different AI bulls. This creates same sire groups, which is desirable to their bull buyers. Many of their bull customers run large cattle operations and want multiple bulls out of the same sire for their herds.

Meyer Cattle Company’s customers often seek bulls that are sired by Angus bulls that have longevity and prominence within the breed. “A lot of our customers are commercial cattlemen who want that sire recognition, so that also leads us to have a majority of our bulls out of wellknown sires within the breed that also matches the balanced approach we have taken in selection,” Michele Meyer stated.

BULL BUSINESS

The selective nature of the Meyers’ program boosts performance in their herds as well as gives their buyers confidence in the bulls purchased from Meyer Cattle Company. “We are using our registered bulls on our commercial cows, and we can tie those bulls all the way through to finishing. We can see how those bulls’ progeny have done on the rail and how they have grown. So, it does help the predictability of our bulls when they are proven like that,” Brock explained.

above The Meyer family (l-r): Lexi, Michele, Jaxon, and Brock.

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their operation from start to finish. This attention to data provides Meyer Cattle Company with relevant information on their cattle’s performance. “The proof is in the pudding in terms of how our registered bulls mature, how they bred cows, and how their calves are able to perform. Whether that is at weaning or that’s as we load them on the trucks, we are able to get that carcass data back and watch and track it,” Michele said.

The Meyers utilize the data when making future breeding decisions. In addition, Brock and Michele seek feedback from their customers to help them determine matings and herd sire selections.

AGE ADVANTAGED

Meyer Cattle Company markets yearling bulls and age advantaged bulls. The family develops a large portion of the bulls to 18 months of age and older, giving their customers mature bulls ready to service a larger number of females. “That is something that sets us apart. There’s not a lot of people that can age those bulls like we can,” Michele shared. “It separates us as something we have to offer, our customers love the older bulls.”

The operation’s access to adequate land and resources required to develop older bulls makes it easier for the Meyers to raise bulls past the yearling mark. The bulls are run on grass from yearling to 18-monthsold and supplemented with additional feedstuffs.

GROWING THEIR OWN

The Meyers produce most of the feedstuffs they feed their cattle. They chop corn silage and wheatlage. The family grows, cuts, and bales 4,000 round bales of hay, straw, and corn each year. The Meyers also utilize 2,500 acres for grazing and hay for all their herds.

In 2014, the farm expanded its operations to include row cropping 1,500 acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat. They harvest and store the corn to feed the feedlot cattle. The rest is sold as commodities. The row crop aspect of the business coupled with the commercial and registered herds further diversifies their operation.

Managing such a wide-ranging operation keeps this Missouri family constantly at the top of their game. Balancing a large commercial herd with a topnotch registered Angus herd takes all their energy, all the time. But the Meyers say they wouldn’t change a thing – because the two cattle operations give them the best of both worlds. learn more meyercattle.com

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WILL YOU CAPITALIZE ON INCREASING COW VALUE?

cow prices? What is the estimated depreciation that will occur with current 4, 5 and 6-year-old cows in the herd over the next two to three years based on their expected market value as a bred cow this fall and winter? When the projected cost to carry those cows is calculated with expected deprecation, death loss and interest, will anticipated calf prices cover those costs and still make a profit? What will it look like if the market should decline?

What a difference a year makes when it comes to cow prices! Whether it is weigh up cows at $1.10 per pound or young bred heifers and cows pushing $2,500 - $3,000 per head, the recent rise in prices has been dramatic. Many cow-calf producers will sell calves this fall and make a solid profit. For areas that have received rain and forage is available, this will encourage retaining of heifers and the rebuilding of cowherds that have been reduced

due to drought. The motivation of many will be to keep and acquire as many bred cows as possible to produce more high dollar calves.

One of the possibilities current market conditions present is the opportunity for cow-calf producers to capitalize on increasing cow value. Young and middle aged, bred cows are in high demand by the market. Is there an opportunity to sell bred cows in the next two to three years and capitalize on these strong

Selling home raised bred cows offers the opportunity to take full advantage of the fact that all income from those cow sales is taxed as capital gains income. When raised heifers and cows intended for breeding purposes are sold and they are older than two-years of age, those sales are taxed at a capital gains rate. For females that were bought, only the appreciated value above the purchase price qualifies as capital gains income. The reduced tax rate on capital gains income can be a significant advantage when compared to calf or yearling sales which are taxed as ordinary income.

For a married couple filing jointly in 2023, the federal tax rate is

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One of the possibilities current market conditions present is the opportunity for cow-calf producers to capitalize on increasing cow value. Photo credit Troy Walz.

0% on capital gains income up to $89,250 and it is taxed at 15% for income from $89,251 - $553,850. Also, there is no self-employment tax on capital gains income which is 15.3% on ordinary income. The tax

rate on ordinary income is 10% up to $22,000, 12% for income from $22,000 to $89,450 and 22% for income from $89,450 to $190,750. These tax rates are reduced by 20% if the income qualifies for the “Qual-

ified Business Income Deduction.” Visit with your tax accountant for more information on this.

For $150,000 of taxable net income after deductions from ordinary cattle sales, a ranching couple treated as a sole proprietorship would owe approximately $38,000 in federal taxes and self-employment tax. If the taxable net income were from capital gain sales, the couple would owe approximately $9,000 in taxes. This is a difference of $29,000! If you are a cow-calf producer and are thinking of retiring, present high bred cow prices, capital gains tax rates and current tax laws may make this an attractive time to exit the business.

So, what is the point? A conversation with your tax accountant may be warranted as marketing strategies and plans for this fall and winter as well as the next few years are evaluated. Examining opportunities to take advantage of high cow prices by selling more bred cows and simultaneously retaining more heifers could reveal ways to take advantage of the capital gains tax rate which allow for more of the money generated from cattle sales to be kept in the producer’s pocket. Selling home-raised bred cows that may be approaching their cyclical peak in market price and having that income taxed at a capital gains rate rather than as ordinary income could be a significant wealth building advantage! Selling home raised bred cows when prices are high and replacing them with home raised heifer calves could be profitable in the near term for the cow-calf business.

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The Stoller Family has built a herd of moderate, yet high-performing bulls and females that make other Angus breeders take notice.

Some of the best cattle operations started out as 4-H projects, and Bear Mountain Angus, Palisade, Neb., falls into that category. Brian Stoller showed Hereford and Limousin steers for his first year of 4-H in California, launching a passion for the cattle industry that has lasted a lifetime.

During Brian’s second year of 4-H, his dad, Gary, bought him two Angus heifers from the Thomas Angus Ranch in Oregon, and his interest in the Angus breed was cultivated. “The ranch we lived on at the time was called Bear Mountain Ranch, and so we called my operation Bear Mountain Angus,” Brian Stoller said. “I grew up showing and got involved with the California Junior Angus Association, including going to the National Junior Angus Show and being active on a national level.”

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After that change, Brian’s parents retired, and he took over day-to-day operation of the ranch.

Tragically, Gary died in a plane crash in 2012. Davy now resides in California.

NOT CHASING EXTREMES

The Bear Mountain Angus herd has been built back to 350 cows. “It’s a more maternal breed that still has good carcasses and grows well,” Brian said. “They do a lot of things right.”

Brian manages breeding in the herd by either artificially inseminating the cows or implanting them with embryos. He often uses bulls

MAKING CHANGES

By the time Brian left for junior college at San Joaquin Delta College, the operation had grown to a herd of about 100 Angus cows. While finishing his degree at Fresno State University, Gary and his wife, Davy, held a dispersal sale, only keeping a few of their best cows.

The relationships the Stoller family had built during Brian’s show career paid off. In 2001, the family bought a ranch from friends near Melba, Idaho, adding their dozen best cows to a herd of 400. “We stepped in and with guidance from the previous owners and their employees, kept that operation going, hosting a bull sale and making a few changes as needed,” he said.

Five years later, the Stollers sold the land to developers. After originally being told they could stay for a decade, a year and a half after the sale, the family was informed they needed to move in six months.

Once again, show ring relationships saved the day. Gary talked to someone at the National Western Stock Show who introduced them to a realtor. The realtor helped the family purchase their new, 3,700acre ranch in Nebraska in 2008. The Stollers took 150 cows from their Idaho ranch and made the move.

the operation has sent to stud, but also uses outside sires. About 270 cows calve in the spring, with the other 80 calving in the fall. “We want to help our customers by producing bulls and females that will work for our environment,” he said.

The operation hosts an annual bull sale in February, selling about 120 bulls, and a female sale in the fall. Another 30 to 50 bulls are sold through private treaty. At the 2023 annual sale, Bear Mountain North Star was the highest-selling bull, going to Genex for $67,500. The high-selling bull at the 2022 sale, Bear Mountain Pilot, sold for $40,000 to Sitz Angus and Ellingson Angus. Bear Mountain Justice is also in stud with Alta, sired by Bear Mountain Justify.

“We breed most of our females to North Star, Pilot, Justice, and Justify,” Brian said. “Outside of our

above Tiffany and Brian Stoller.

above A few members of the Stoller family with their Champion heifer at the Nebraska State Fair in 2020. Reagan is showing the heifer. Tiffany is holding the banner in front of the heifer, and McKinley is holding the banner behind the heifer.

above Bear Mountain North Star below Bear Mountain Justify

own genetics, we use Sitz Domain, Ellingson Prolific, and Woodhill Reality.”

After breeding in May, the herd is turned out on grass, supplement-

ed with salt and mineral. During dry conditions, Brian feeds a liquid supplement called Mix30. The herd grazes on cornstalks in the fall as available.

Calves are weaned in late August or September, and females begin calving in January. After calving, females receive a high-roughage, nonstarch diet. Bulls are developed without corn; a practice Brian says makes them more adaptable during breeding season. “The bulls seem to hold up better and last longer for customers when they’re not fed corn,” he said.

ENJOYING LIFE

Brian and his wife, Tiffany, have two daughters. Reagan is currently pursuing a Master’s in Agricultural Communications at Oklahoma State University, and McKinley is 12. The family shows at the National Junior Angus Show, the Nebraska Angus state show, the Nebraska State Fair, and Aksarben.

Spending more time as a family has led the Stollers to host a major cow herd reduction sale this fall. “It’s hard to find help, and we’d like to downsize so we can enjoy life a little more,” Brian said.

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THE BEST CROPS TO PLANT THIS FALL FOR SPRING FORAGE

all planting time is here! This season can be short-lived and a bit more inconsistent from a moisture standpoint when compared to spring, but when planting conditions are good – you need to jump on the opportunity to take advantage of early spring moisture and move your harvest ahead the following summer.

The forage world has taken note of the benefits of fall planting and placed an emphasis on improving winter annuals to thrive in these conditions. As producers, we have more high-quality options than ever to select from.

TRITICALE IMPROVEMENTS

Triticale is one of the crops that has seen vast improvements over the last decade. It was originally developed by crossing cereal rye with durum wheat – a cross that made it great for drought tolerance and winter hardiness. Personally, my favorite attribute of the crop is the fantastic quality.

Research and development placed an emphasis on increasing leaf to stem ratio, giving the plant higher digestibility as a feed and better standability for harvest ease. Also, many of the varieties are now completely awn-less, so you don’t need to worry about lump jaw or abscesses when feeding, like you do with rye or wheat.

Because triticale is such an innovative crop, we sat down for a conversation with Racey Padilla, small grains research director and triticale breeder for TriCal Superior Forage on the Millborn Seeds’ Roots & Ruminants podcast. TriCal Superior Forage has the largest triticale breeding program in North America, and Padilla’s farmer-first perspective fuels his breeding efforts. He’s always trying to improve the stress tolerance and feed quality of the crop.

WINTER WHEAT BENEFITS

The other winter annual that has gained momentum in the Western Plains is forage winter wheat. This plant is a true winter wheat, so if you also grow wheat for grain, it’s a great option to alleviate volunteer issues that could come from other winter annuals.

Montana State University has focused on improving forage winter wheat and most recently released MTF 1435, a very tall, awn-less variety that boasts high grain yields. This summer’s reports of harvested fields were outstanding. They were seeing yields at 3-to-4-ton DM/acre and crude protein levels nearing 12 percent.

Generally, fall planted forages will be ready to harvest two to three weeks sooner than a spring planted forage. You’re fast-tracking your farm’s summer forage plan next spring by planting these quality winter annual options now, and it allows the ideal time to double crop with a warm season annual forage. Utilizing winter annual species that

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BD: 08-31-2022 • *20692514

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• Reg. *20656546

+10, BW -1.2, WW +90, YW +149, PAP +.61 ,HP +13.7, MILK +27, CW +58, MRB +.85, RE +.57, $M +75, $B +151, $C +271

MEAD PRIMROSE U3009

BD: 08-14-2020 • +*20016513

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CED +8, BW +.6, WW +78, YW +154, PAP +.38, HP +10.0, MILK +35, CW +68, MRB +.89, RE +.90, $M +53, $B +183, $C +290 WillsellwithacalfatsidebyConnealyCommerceborn8/25/23.

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CED +5, BW +2.4, WW +76, YW +133, PAP -.11, HP +18.1, Milk +35, CW +73, Marb +1.15, RE +1.06, $M +72, $B +203, $C +335

MEAD JUANA U1564

BD: 08-22-2020 • *20016439

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CED +13, BW +.8, WW +92, YW +155, PAP +2.21, HP +11.9, MILK +20, CW +57, MRB +.30, RE +.53, $M +68, $B +120, $C +224 WillsellwithacalfatsidebyConnealyCommerceborn8/25/23.

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Alan Mead, Owner (573) 216-0210

Scott Wall (309) 212-5450

Selling 400+ Head October 27th & 28th

By Cheryl Kepes

new passion

Angus breeder, Heather Smith Trumble, uncovers a unique business opportunity to stay connected in the cattle industry.

to say life doesn’t always go as planned is a bit of an understatement. There are times in some people’s lives when it seems as if everything is unraveling. Long-time

Angus breeder and veterinarian

technician, Heather Smith Trumble, recently found herself in such a place. She spent close to two decades helping build a successful Angus herd for her family and three children. But difficult life circum-

stances forced her to leave her beloved farm life and find a new path.

“I had to walk away from a lot, and this is what I did to stay connected to what I love and move forward,”

Heather Smith Trumble said.

photos courtesy Abby Durheim with Abby D Photography, and Legacy Livestock Imaging

FINDING A NEW WAY

What she did was find a way to supplement her newly acquired full-time job working in a Nebraska hospital’s physical therapy division, with a venture that keeps her close to her network of friends in the cattle industry. Her new endeavor entails working as a Magnawave practitioner. According to the founders of Magnawave, the machines are used to ease pain and inflammation and to promote overall wellness in livestock, pets, and people.

Heather travels the livestock show circuit and to individual operations to work on animals with Magnawave. “I am doing this to keep myself connected to the livestock industry and the people who I enjoy. I love cattle. I loved what we were doing with our kids. Our circumstances changed, and I needed to do what I could to reinvent myself and move forward. I have had tremendous support from my Angus and 4-H families on this venture – they have been wonderful,” Heather shared.

MAGNAWAVE TECHNOLOGY

Heather uses the Magnawave technology to help animals with mild aches and pains, attitude issues or simply to enhance their overall wellness. Though she calls Osceola, Neb., home, Heather branches out to state and national livestock shows to help her clients. So far, she’s utilized the Magnawave technology on cattle, horses, pigs, and dogs. She even received a call asking about treating a llama, but Heather’s veterinary experience led her to suggest the llama needed more serious medical intervention.

Magnawave’s Pulsed Electromagnetic Field is designed as a non-invasive option to stimulate blood flow and facilitate cellular oxygenation. “Magnawave is a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF), it helps to recharge unhealthy cells with improved oxygenation and circulation, returning them to nor-

mal function,” Heather explained. “PEMF is also said to improve the lymphatic system as well. PEMF can also eliminate toxins resulting in inflammation reduction, improved recovery times and performance in a drug free way.”

Though she works with human patients through her full-time job, Heather leans on her experience as a licensed veterinary technician to guide her when working on

livestock with Magnawave. “My veterinary knowledge helps. I also reached out to several veterinarians, and I have yet to find one that says probably not. All the veterinarians I’ve spoken to are supportive of it that I have encountered because it is a noninvasive, non-manipulating and no needle approach to the overall health and wellness of your animals,” Heather said.

MAGNAWAVE CLIENTS

Working with animals and their owners brings great joy to Heather. She loves to see the difference the sessions make. Many of the animals she cares for with Magnawave are show cattle that need help naturally relaxing or healing from minor health issues. “One of the first heifers I did, the gentlemen told me her attitude had vastly improved. She didn’t like being touched or handled across her top and now she will tolerate it,” Heather stated.

One of the benefits to her parttime job is watching the animals she has worked on succeed in the show ring. Recently, Heather used the Magnawave technology on the Nebraska State Fair Champion Maintainer Heifer and Champion Market Heifer both owned by the Jelinek family.

SUPPORT NETWORK

However, the most significant blessing for Heather rising from the new business venture is the overwhelming support from her friends in the cattle industry. “My Angus family, my cattle and 4-H family have rallied around me, supported me, encouraged me, been my cheerleaders and helped me to

make it,” Heather shared.

In fact, one of Heather’s friends, who she calls an angel, gave her the push she needed allowing Heather to immediately start her Magnawave business. The more shows Heather attends, the more her business multiplies. Word of mouth and testimonials from one livestock producer to another continues to boost Heather’s new endeavor.

For Heather, keeping her foot in the door with people in the livestock industry is worth all the time and effort. “Staying connected to agriculture and livestock and what I love is truly the motivation. It really is about trying to stay connected to something that I fell deeply, deeply in love with,” Heather concluded.

above and below Magnawave technology was used on the Nebraska State Fair Champion Maintainer Heifer and Champion Market Heifer both owned by the Jelinek family. Photo credit Legacy Livestock Imaging.

daughter of Sitz Stellar 726D from a dam by Basin Payweight 1682. She sells bred to GB Fireball 672, with a spring heifer calf by Baldridge Bullet B727.

Two-year-old daughter of Hoover Dam from a dam by LD Capitalist 316. She sells bred to GB Fireball 672, with a spring heifer calf by Baldridge Bullet B727.

Two-year-old daughter of Musgrave InVision 325, descending from a grandam who is a Pathfinder® dam. She sells bred to Baldridge Bullet B727, with a spring heifer calf by BVC Payweight 0030.

Three-year-old herd sire by BUBS Southern Charm AA31 from a dam by SAV Net Worth 4200. He sells along with his progeny and service.

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Health & Reproduction questions answered and explained.

contributed article by Dr. Vince Collison Collison Embryo and Veterinary Services, Rockwell City, Iowa collisonembryoservices.com

STRATEGIES FOR TRANSFERRING EMBRYOS

ast month I wrote about using the universal ABC form for recording embryo information. This article will go more in depth on how to use some of this information on transfer day, specifically when to transfer the stages listed on the form. Every embryo will be listed with a specific stage and grade. Stages range from 8 to 4, with the 4 being the least advanced embryo and the 8 as the most advanced embryo. We consider the stage to be the age of the embryo based on the following:

• Stage 4 to be a 6.5-day-old embryo

• Stage 5 to be a 7-day-old embryo

• Stage 6 to be a 7.5-day-old embryo

• Stage 7 to be an 8.0-day-old embryo

• Stage 8 to be an 8.5-day-old embryo

TIMING FOR TRANSFER

This is the information we need when trying to determine the timing of when to transfer the embryo to the recipient. Also, we consider the day the recipient cow is in heat to be day 0. So, if you are wanting to put a stage 5 into a cow that is in heat on Monday AM, you would target the transfer for the next Monday AM. If transferring a stage 7 into the same recipient that was in heat on

Monday AM, you would target for the next Tuesday AM. These are the guidelines for transfer timing in the strictest sense. In the real world, we have to plan transfers to fit into tight schedules and to also work with the recipient heats that are available on transfer day.

TRANSFERRING CONVENTIONAL EMBRYOS

If working with conventionally collected embryos, you will likely see mostly stage 4 and 5 embryos. There can also be stage 6 and 7 embryos, but they will be less likely. We typically try to schedule con-

ventional embryo transfer 7 days after the heat. With conventional embryos there seems to be more flexibility in transferring embryos to an asynchronized recipient.

If we are transferring one embryo, it’s pretty easy to line her up for the transfer 7 days later. We will transfer frozen conventional embryos plus or minus 24 hours from day

7. On fresh conventional embryo transfers we feel you can go up to 36 hours out of synch and still see good results.

This information is based off experience, and I recall one flush we performed where all the recipients had heats 24 to 36 hours after the donor. These recipients had been set up to transfer a group of frozen embryos a couple days later and I convinced the owner to transfer this nice group of 10 fresh embryos to the recipients so they wouldn’t have to freeze them. In this case we ran 9 out of 10 pregnant on cows that came in 24 to 36 hours behind the donor.

So, if using conventional embryos, we will synchronize recipients so they will be in heat 6 to 8 days prior to the transfer date with the bulk of the recipients in heat 7 days prior. Conventional embryos are typically flexible enough that we don’t spend a lot of time trying to be perfect in the matching of embryo stage to recipient synchrony. Mostly we try to avoid getting any extreme asynchrony such as putting a stage 7 embryo into day 6 recipients.

TRANSFERRING IVF EMBRYOS

If using IVF produced embryos, you will see predominately stage 7 and 6 embryos. There will even be embryos as advanced as stage 8 and some lesser advanced stage 5 embryos. It is very rare to see a stage 4 IVF embryo that has been frozen. In the case of IVF embryos, we feel it is best to be stricter about staging the embryo to the appropriate age recipient heat.

When synchronizing recipients, we typically use a 7 day CIDR program

and schedule the transfer date 10 days after removing CIDRS. We also like to give GNRH to any non-responders 72 to 84 hours after pulling CIDRS to force ovulation and prevent recipients from coming into heat late, eliminating day 6 recipient transfers. Therefore, on the transfer day we will be dealing with only day 8 and day 7 recipients which will align better with the stage 8 – 5 embryos we see with IVF embryos.

So basically, if we pull CIDRS on a Monday, you will see heats on Wednesday (will be day 8 cows) and Thursday (will be day 7 cows) and set the transfer date for the following Thursday. We will have given GNRH later in the day on the Thursday after pulling CIDRS to the recipients that haven’t shown heat yet. We will try to transfer stage 8, 7 and 6 IVF embryos to the day 8 cows and use the stage 6 and 5 embryos in the day 7 cows as much as possible.

GNRH RECIPIENTS

For the non-responders that received GNRH, we will use stage 5 or even stage 6 IVF embryos. If conventional embryos are available, we will often use those on the GNRH cows since they will typically be stage 4 or 5. When it comes time to transfer, we will often run the day 8 recipients through first. It allows us to transfer all of the more advanced embryos (stage 8-7) first and keeps the day 8 cows from advancing to far from the time they were in heat as the day progresses.

If this is not possible, we will

work to match the appropriate stage embryo to when the recipient was in heat as they come through in random order. As we get into the afternoon, this probably is less of an issue as all of the recipients have become more advanced, make precise staging less of an issue. On days where we have large numbers of recipients to run through the chute for IVF transfers, we will have recipients get to 8.5 to even 9 days post estrus at the time of transfer and we will still see good pregnancy rates.

IVF GUIDELINES

We feel it’s important to use these guidelines for staging when using frozen IVF embryos. There have been cases where we did not have specific recipient heats recorded for staging and we still will get along very well. In these cases, we usually did not start transferring until afternoon, which puts the majority of the recipients at a point farther from their heat. This causes more cows to automatically match with more of the advanced stages typically seen with IVF embryos. When using fresh IVF embryos, we feel there is more flexibility in staging embryos to recipients similar to fresh conventional embryos. We try to narrow this down to plus or minus 12 hours in the case of fresh IVF.

learn more collisonembryoservices.com

Dr. Vince Collison is co-owner of Collison Embryo and Veterinary Services PAC in Rockwell City, Iowa.

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Reckoning is becoming the outcross pedigree sensation among breeders looking to improve “show-ring” presence, foot & structure quality, muscle mass, and body dimension!

Optics is becoming an extremely popular heifer bull who’s leading progeny are topping Hoover’s, Panther Creek, & RAML’s herds! Added frame and performance for a heifer bull with outcross pedigree to most popular sires! Make sure you research him.

PICTURED AT 6 YEARS OLD AFTER WEANING OFF A SET OF TWINS. MARGO CONSISTENTLY STAMPS HER CALVES WITH A SHOW RING PRESENCE AND LOOK.

THE REBA COW FAMILY IS IN THE TOP 10% FOR CARCASS WEIGHT AND WEANS OFF SOME OF OUR BIGGEST AND HEAVIEST MUSCLED BULLS EVERY YEAR. WE ARE MOST IMPRESSED WITH THE LEG AND FOOT STRUCTURE THIS COW FAMILY PASSES ON TO THEIR CALVES.

REGISTERED RED ANGUS SPRING BORN

THE HANNAH COW FAMILY PRODUCES ELITE POWER AND PERFORMANCE FEMALES. THE MARGO AND HANNAH COW FAMILY HAS PRODUCED THE CHAMPION RED ANGUS HEIFER AT THE ND STATE FAIR EVERY YEAR SINCE 2018.

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3. Animals scoring between 4 to 4.5 are producing the three marker proteins at levels that are physiologically average

4. Animals scoring between 4.5 to 5 are in the top 25% of the populations we have tested. This includes both beef and dairy cattle.

5. Animals scoring over 5 are in the top 5%.

6. Animals scoring 6 are in the top 1%. We believe that these individuals are extraordinary.

PROMOGEN SCORING

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Profits on overall wellness are realized through in increased response to vaccines and antiparasitic treatments, drastically reducing the incidence of morbidity and antibiotic use.

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Feed efficiency is directly affected by the body’s ability to ward off inflammation due to environmental stress factors.

Cattle on feed who possess this natural ability have higher conversion rates than their counterparts who are immunologically inferior – all without commanding additional medicine costs and higher overall expenses.

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Leveldale Rushmore 864F daughter bred to JSF Ronan; due

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45th Annual Production Sale

Saturday, November 18 ▪ 10:00 a.m. ▪ at the farm

Selling:

116 Fall Yearling Bulls

Semen checked & ready to work

70 January Bull Calves

Wintering Program Available

2 Embryo Lots

59 Fall Calving Pairs

23 Spring Bred Cows

49 Spring Bred Heifers

88 Fall Open Heifers

47 Spring Heifer Calves

Lot 1 SydGen Ideal 2081 20381681 1/10/22

This beautiful daughter of ENHANCE was the dominant female of the 122 heifers retained from the spring 2022 calf crop, ranking Number 1 for ADG, adj. YW, %IMF and REA. Sells bred to Connealy Craftsman due January 11 with a heifer calf.

Featuring progeny of all the top SydGen industry -leading sires, including ENHANCE, EXCEED, VOLUNTEER, GAVEL, OZARK, COOL and BLACK PEARL, as well as many young up-and-comers and several outside sires.

Several of the breed’s top AI sires have been graduates of previous sale offerings, as well as thousands of natural service sires for seedstock and commercial producers across the country.

Complete catalog available online; mailed with November Angus Journal; or on request from the Farm Office

Check out our website for complete weights, calving, and other updates as they become available

Production Sale broadcast online at www.DVAuction.com

26th Annual

SydGen Influence Commercial Heifer Sale

Thursday, December 7 ▪ 6:00 p.m. ▪ Callaway Livestock Center, Kingdom City, MO

Selling 80 head of top commercial bred heifers and 25 2year-old fall pairs. All heifers have met a stringent set of qualifications, and all will be sired by, or bred to SydGen Herd Sires.

3997 S Clark ▪ Mexico, MO 65265

www.sydgen.com

Farm Office: (573) 581-1225

Ben Eggers: (573) 473-9202 ben@sydgen.com

I am married to Tom Bullerman. We have two sons: Tyler Bullerman and Trent Bullerman. Tyler is married to Hilary and has a daughter Brynn (20). Trent and his wife, Christine, have two daughters: Kendall (9) and Andi (3). We have raised Angus cattle for 31 years. The Angus herd started with a couple of purebred heifers for the boys for 4-H. I worked for Nobles County Farm Service Agency for 36 years and retired in 2016. I went back on a part-time basis and just retired from that about a month ago.

Tyler is involved in the day-to-day operations of the cattle operation. Tom and both boys also custom raise pigs from iso-wean to finish (around 17,000 head annually). Trent is a co-owner of our local lumber yard. When we get in a pinch on big jobs, Trent is always ready

I worked off the farm for many years, but I have always helped when it’s time to move cattle, work calves, or even fix some fence. I do maintain all the records for the farm and for the cattle. The record-keeping on the cattle is a constant job. I learned early on that our memory isn’t great once we get a couple of days beyond

What is your favorite thing to make?

My favorite thing to make is desserts and pies. I particularly like cheesecakes and anything that is blue-

Where did you learn to cook?

STOCK Kitchen

My mom and grandma really influenced me in the kitchen. My grandmother was known for her bread and buns. She brought buns to every family event for as long as I can remember. My mother is a really good cook as well. Her specialty has evolved into cookies. Her cookies are always perfectly shaped. It doesn’t seem to matter what the recipe is - they are always great.

What is your favorite cooking tip/trick?

I get a case of blueberries every year and have them in the freezer. They are great to have on hand.

What is your least favorite job in the kitchen?

My least favorite job in the kitchen is dishes! Thank goodness for dishwashers!

learn more bullermanangus.com for printable recipes stockmanmag.com

Cowboy approved recipes used by our favorite country cooks.

In the kitchen with Trisha Bullerman

Bullerman Angus - Adrian, Minn.

TACO CASSEROLE

Trisha Bullerman

2 lbs. hamburger

1 pkg. taco seasoning

1 can kidney beans or chili beans, not drained

4 T. sour cream

16 oz. bag shredded cheddar cheese

1 medium onion

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 bag Doritos or tortilla chips

Brown hamburger and onion. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add taco seasoning, both soups, beans, and sour cream.

Crush the bag of chips. Place half of the crushed chips on the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Top with hamburger mixture. Then layer on the cheddar cheese and remaining chips. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. Top with shredded lettuce, tomato, olives, sour cream, and taco sauce as desired.

(This is my family’s very favorite hot dish. Even my young granddaughters who can be rather selective in what they eat, love this hot dish.)

LEMON BLUEBERRY CREAM PIE

Trisha Bullerman

Graham Cracker Crust:

1 ½ c. graham cracker crumbs

1/3 c. sugar

6 T. melted butter

Mix ingredients and press into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 minutes.

Blueberry Sauce:

3 c. blueberries

3 T. cornstarch

UPCOMING SALE:

Bullerman Retirement Angus Dispersion November 27, 2023 - Rushmore, Minn.

NAPA CABBAGE SALAD

Trisha

1 head of Napa cabbage

5 green onions

1 head broccoli, chopped fine

1 pkg. slivered almonds

2 pkg. Oriental Flavor Ramen Noodles

4 T. butter

Bullerman

Dressing:

2 /3 c. sugar

1 /3 c. vinegar

1 c. vegetable oil

2 T. soy sauce

Crush the ramen noodles. Sauté the noodles and almonds in the butter until golden brown. Add one package of the flavor mix from the noodles. Set aside.

Shred the cabbage; chop the broccoli and onions. Place in a large bowl. Mix all the dressing ingredients together and store separately until ready to serve.

To serve, mix cabbage mixture, noodle mixture, and dressing. Enjoy!!

(I never really enjoyed making salads until I found this recipe. It is always a hit with a crowd. It makes a large salad, so this is only made for special occasions.)

¾ c. cold water

1 tsp. lemon juice

Cook over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring constant- ly. Cook until thickened; 5 to 7 minutes. Cool completely.

Lemon Cream Pie:

1 c. heavy cream

1/3 c. sugar

2 tsp. lemon juice

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 T. lemon zest

Beat cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add lemon zest and lemon juice. Fold in whipped cream.

Pour filling into cooled crust and top with cooled blueber - ry sauce. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

(This is a recipe that my dad really likes.)

Protection from

Winter’s Wrath

By Cheryl Kepes photos courtesy Woolover Limited

Company creates products designed to help newborn animals thrive in frigid conditions.

mid devastating loss, a new solution emerged to fulfill a potential need in the livestock industry. After historic snowstorms in New Zealand, shepherd and entrepreneur, David Brown, set out to develop a product focused on minimizing fatality rates in lambs and calves during freezing conditions. “Woolover Limited was born of necessity following two snowstorms, 10 days apart, in August 1992, that claimed the lives of over two million newborn lambs and 40,000 calves in New Zealand,” David Brown, Woolover Limited founder, said.

A decided to search for a way to protect newborn animals from extreme cold conditions. His solution entailed creating covers for newborn animals made of wool and designed in the shape of a jacket to protect the animal’s heart and lungs.

PRODUCT ORIGINS

The impact on farmers reverberated throughout New Zealand following the catastrophic snowstorms. “This huge reproductive waste caused some sheep farmers to exit the industry and caused the meat industry real grief with lower stock numbers. I personally had previously been running 3,500

ewes and had experienced losing substantial numbers of newborn lambs due to southerly storms that sweep into the eastern province of Canterbury, New Zealand,” David said.

Heartbroken by the loss of livestock throughout the region, David

left A calf found in freezing water. above The same calf four weeks later after wearing a calf jacket.

Woolover Limited launched its first product line consisting of lamb jackets made from wool in 1993. “We actually sold 50,000 Woolover lamb covers in the first eight weeks, so the need was there,” David stated. Through the years the company has added new products to meet the needs of livestock producers. Woolover Limited currently manufacturers lamb and calf jackets as well as covers for larger livestock in Christchurch, New Zealand and exports the products to more than 15 countries, including the United States.

PRODUCT DESIGN

David’s idea for the design of the original lamb cover involved creating a product that would protect the animal’s heart and lungs while also being readily accepted by the ewe. He took his design plan to a senior scientist at locally based, Wool Research, to get advice on how to make a product that would stretch and grow with the lamb the first three weeks of its life. If the lamb could make it past the three-week mark, it had a much better chance of thriving no matter the weather conditions.

The solution involved using wool for the jackets and needle punching the wool into a structure. Wool serves as a good material source for the product because it generates and retains heat even when it is wet. The natural wool fibers breathe allowing the animals wearing the jacket covers to be warm without sweating.

According to Woolover Limited, wool takes on one-third of its weight in water drawing water away from the hide of the animal keeping the animal warm and dry. The wool jackets easily dry out and can be washed and reused.

TESTED IN THE U.S.

After launching the jackets for lambs, the company expanded its products to include calf covers. Much like the design for the lambs, the calf jackets are manufactured using wool and created to keep a calf’s body warm including the area surrounding its heart and lungs. Producers who use the calf jackets state their calves have a better rate of gain because the calves are not using energy to stay warm.

Shortly after Woolover Limited started producing the animal covers, World Wide Sires located in California, reached out to the company to inquire about conducting a clinical trial with the use of the jackets on dairy calves. The trial was conducted at North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D., with 120 dairy calves. Half of the calves received the Woolover jackets at birth and the other half did

not. “All calves were weighed upon entering the trial and the high and low temperatures recorded daily, plus wind speed and humidity,” David explained. “After 60 days the result was the Woolover covered calves weighed on average 16 pounds heavier liveweight versus those uncovered calves.”

A year after the initial study, another trial was conducted resulting in findings similar to the first clinical trial. Through the years, the company has worked with producers to make improvements to the lamb and calf jackets.

PRODUCT EXPANSION

Due to the success of the original products, Woolover Limited expanded its offerings. The company now manufacturers covers for larger animals and calf covers with waterproof outer shells. Additionally, Woolover fabricates a product called Fit N Forget™ Beef Calf Cover. The product is designed to fit calves at birth. The jackets are manufactured from wool that is needle punched to a hessian substrate making it completely biodegradable. In three to four weeks the jackets fall off and then biodegrade.

Though the impetus behind the creation of the animal jackets and covers stems from a solemn situation, the new products developed from that time have been making a positive impact on animals and producers for the decades that followed.

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• 375 American Red Spring Bred Heifers

Consigned by King Ranch.

Bred to Mushrush calving-ease Red Angus bulls

• 150 Spring Bred Brangus Heifers

Bred to calving-ease Express Ranches Angus bulls

• 75 Black & Red Baldy First-calf Pairs

Sell with spring-born calves

at side by Express Ranches bulls.

Exposed to Adams Ranch Braford Bulls.

• Pot Load Braford-cross First-calf Heifer

Fall Pairs

ARAB & ARGEL. From Adams Ranch and calves are by Adams Ranch Braford Bulls

• 50 Brangus & Tiger Stripe

Heavy Bred Heifers

Consigned by Robbie Walker & Wes Henry, Ala.

• 20 Tiger Stripe 3-year-old Cows

Spring bred to Wagonhammer Charolais Bulls

• 10 Spring-bred 4- year-old Cows

Certified American Reds carrying Running W brand, bred to Wagonhammer Charolais Bulls

• 20 Spring Bred American Red Cows

From King Ranch, bred to Angus & Charolais Bulls

• 30 Bulls

All 2-3 years of age. Genetics Include: Express Ranches Angus, 44 Farms Angus, Wagonhammer Ranches Charolais, Rusty Jamison Hereford & Adams Ranch Braford

• 10 18-month-old Fullblood Wagyu Bulls

• 50 Weaned Open Heifers by King Ranch Santa Gertrudis bulls and out of King Ranch American Red cows

• Over 500 Weaned or Yearling Calves

Selling in pot load lots.

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COLD WEATHER BUT HOT CATTLE

As I wrote this article, we have received our first snowstorm of the winter and my four little ones could not wait to throw on their snow pants and go play in the white stuff! Me on the other hand, not so excited about leaving the warmth and comfort of my office. It is because they are looking forward to joy and fun and I am dreading frozen waters and/or sick cattle. Either way, it is safe to say that winter is upon us!

FALL MARKETS FLOURISH

this fat cattle deal to continue an upward trend going into the new year and into spring. How high we can go, that is the million-dollar question!

arvest is in full swing, most of the cow chow is or has been put into place for the winter and hopefully the extremely high temperatures are behind us for a little bit. As I write this article while things are dry in several parts of the country, we are getting rain across a large portion of Iowa and the Midwest which is always promising! Now, let’s look at what we have been seeing in the markets.

Now to look at some of the market reports that we have been seeing in the barns. The fat cattle market has been on a hot streak for several weeks, until this past week, when we experienced a slight dip in the market. We have seen some highs in the mid to high forties, but these have been some extremes. Most cash cattle in the country have been trading at forty level or slightly higher the past couple of weeks. I expect there to be a few bumps in the road, but I expect

On the fat cattle side of things, we have been relatively steady and stagnant. We have been stuck in the mid 80’s for most of the past 4 to 6 weeks and this market just doesn’t seem to get much higher. We are al ready at record prices and packers’ margins are minimal, so one must ask how much higher we can real ly get. The futures all say we will be around $2.00 in the spring, and I think we will be, but I think it will be a very slow rise to that point. As numbers continue to be tight and get tighter, I would look for some tops in the barns in the low to mid 90’s over the next month, while the cash market continues to be steady and slowly rise.

Kirk

The higher fat cattle market is driving a higher price for the feeder cattle market as well, even with the higher feedstuff inputs. We have seen some front end big strings of 800 pounds bringing well into the sixties and some 600-pound cattle bringing into the seventies and eighties. Once again these are some extreme tops. We have been trying to fill up our own lots as fast as possible, as I am not sure the feeder cattle are going to get any cheaper. We have been able to find cattle at cheaper prices than that and so when we do projects they are in the black.

The cull cow and bull market has lagged the fat market, as from all reports there have been around six

percent more last year, making supply of cows. down, which be into next year, cow and bull with the same market. The breeding been up and cently, I heard commercial pairs $2,000 and then can buy all the I want for $1,200 are looking to now is the time reasonably priced with increased are going to be ply over the next Wishing everyone Christmas and

As the fall calf runs have now ful ly begun, the feeder market has been on fire. As I stated earlier the futures

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Lynch, Lynch Livestock Inc., Waucoma, IA Kirk is the Beef Division manager for Lynch Livestock Inc. and oversees all aspects of their backgrounding and cattle feeding operations throughout Iowa and Kansas. He is also deeply involved in the newly reopened Humeston Livestock Exchange in Humeston, Iowa. In addition, Kirk and his wife Mary own and operate Heartland Simmentals in Northeast Iowa, which is a seed stock operation that consists of 500 registered Simmental and Angus cows. They have four children: Gabrielle (8), Brayden (7), Vivian (5), and Bianca (1).

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A review of the current cattle market.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANGUS FOUNDATION AWARDS FOUR YOUTH WITH COMMERCIAL CATTLEMEN SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship program supports students using Angus genetics in commercial operations.

The Angus Foundation recognized four outstanding youth in the beef industry and awarded them with the Commercial Cattlemen scholarship. This scholarship supports students in the commercial cattle industry who use, or whose family uses, Angus genetics in their breeding program.

“We are proud to recognize these four individuals for their involvement in the beef industry and for appreciating the value of the Angus breed,” said Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director. “Supporting youth in their education is an important part of the Foundation’s mission.”

The scholarships are awarded to students using Angus sires and dams in their commercial cattle operation. Recipients must be pursuing an undergraduate degree or enrolled in a vocational program at an accredited institution of higher education.

Two Angus Foundation representatives, two Angus industry representatives and one beef cattle industry leader make up the Angus Foundation’s scholarship selection committee, which reviews applications. Emphasis is placed on the applicant’s knowledge of the cattle industry and their perspective of the Angus breed.

Since 1998, the Angus Foundation has awarded more than $4.2 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships. For more information on the Commercial Cattlemen scholarship, visit An-

gusFoundation.org. Applications for the next scholarship cycle will be due May 1, 2024.

2023 Commercial Cattlemen Scholarship recipients:

Addison Hillman grew up raising commercial Angus and Simmental cattle on her family’s farm in Brainerd, Minnesota. She studies animal science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a focus in genetics. In the future, Hillman wants to have a career in beef genetics and plans to continue to be involved in the beef industry.

Abigail Morse grew up in Madison, South Dakota, where her family has a commercial cattle herd with predominantly Angus genetics. She is currently pursuing a degree in animal science at South Dakota State University. Eventually, Morse hopes to become a large animal veterinarian and work primarily with beef cattle.

Bryce Hoeltzel, of Olsburg, Kansas, has a registered Angus and commercial cattle herd on his family’s multigenerational farm. Hoeltzel hopes to obtain a bachelor’s degree in both animal science and industry and natural resource management. He is currently attending a local community college where he is also a member of the livestock judging team. With this, Hoelzel intends to continue raising beef cattle with an emphasis on environmental sustainability.

Jacee Sumpter grew up in the cow-calf industry in Branson, Colorado, where she has a commercial Angus herd. Sumpter studies agribusiness and animal science at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, where she is also a member of the livestock judging team. In the coming years, she hopes to continue her education at a four-year institution before going home to manage her family’s ranch while continuing to work as a commodities broker through her online business.

About the Angus Foundation

Established as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1980, the Angus Founda-

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tion remains focused on its mission to support Angus education, youth, and research. The organization has distributed more than $4.2 million in youth scholarships since 1998 and has also invested more than $1.3 million in beef cattle research in the past decade.

For more information, contact the Angus Foundation at 816-383-5100.

— Written by Katelyn Engel, Angus Communications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANDREWS HIRED TO SERVE ANGUS ASSOCIATION’S REGION 11

Regional manager Landon Andrews will start mid-September for Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

the Angus breed,” Andrews said.

He said he looks forward to working as a resource to support members throughout the four-state Region 11.

“I have deep family roots in the western cattle industry,” Andrews said. “I hope to educate members and commercial breeders of the great programs our association offers.”

All 13 regional managers are full-time staff members of the Association. They work with cattle breeders in their designated regions to promote Angus cattle, improve management practices and assist breeders who want to get started in the Angus business.

Regional managers also work with breeders to make sure their advertising needs are being met through the Angus Journal and Angus Beef Bulletin. They can often be found working Angus sales and shows or representing the Association at livestock conventions, while serving as a liaison between the organization, its membership, users of Angus genetics, industry partners and academia.

A RANCHER’S NOTE TO COACHES by Dan

Fawcett

There’s always been controversy with kids missing practice and having to spend time on the bench if they decide to show livestock. To the coaches (I’m also a coach of youth baseball): You should be seeking these kids who are involved in exhibiting livestock. They will be your hardest working and the best teammates. Before you punish a child for being involved in livestock you need to open your mind and learn about what they are doing. If you take the time to learn, your punishment will change to encouragement for them to be involved. There’s a chance that they might have something bigger going on in life that will help them to be a better player on your team. A trip to the fair doesn’t mean sleeping until 10am, funnel cakes, cotton candy and carnival rides. It’s work. Early mornings and late nights. Do they get to enjoy those pleasures of the fair? Definitely… after the work is done.

Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah will welcome a newly hired regional manager with the American Angus Association in mid-September 2023. Landon Andrews of Spanish Fork City, Utah, brings industry experience to the position as the co-owner and manager of Shandar Angus Ranch.

“There is no other cattle breed with stronger genetics, valuable seedstock and marketability like

“Landon brings a wealth of knowledge to the Association regarding the beef industry,” said Levi Landers, director of field services. “His long-time ties to the breed will serve him well in his new role, and he is undeniably committed to the beef industry and the Angus breed.”

Producers outside of the western region can find contact information for their local regional manager at https://www.angus.org/assoc/RM. Anyone needing assistance is encouraged to contact regional managers.

- Written by Sarah

Kocher, Angus Communications

Success-It’s all in perspective… Winning a championship is a byproduct of hard work… Hard work doesn’t guarantee a championship… 120 days of continuous work washing these projects twice a day. 6+ hours a day in the barn. A project that lasts nearly full year from start to finish and sometimes longer. Late nights after sports and early mornings for what? To win a championship? Yes but no: The hard work that we put into this as a family is to create something more than a championship. We are sculpting these children and every child I can positively impact to be the best, the hardest working, the most driven, and the most passionate while staying humble and kind. We (Kyla and I) demand it. If you happen to have seen our whiteboard in the barn you know about our expectations and what we demand daily.

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We had a very successful summer. We won, we got beat, we cried, we celebrated, we worked hard, we learned, we sacrificed and we did it as a team - as a family.

In some states missing school for learning activities such as 4-H and junior shows are an excused absence. A child can not be punished

by a coach for an excused absence. South Dakota has a law in place for kids to be excused for such activities. Have a respectful conversation with a school board member if needed to address repercussion by coaches.

Hollis and Ivy will excel in the game of life compared to their contemporaries because of this sport.

Thank you to all who have helped us teach these kids how to be better and thank you to all the teachers and coaches who take the time to learn about, care about and give support to our youth who work so hard on their projects.

I could not be more proud.

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My name is Jason Upchurch. I grew up in Lineville, Alabama on a commercial beef and poultry farm. I’ve been in or around the cattle business my entire life. As a young person, I was very active in showing Angus cattle. This led to more than just showing cattle as I got older, I started a small herd of Angus of my own. As time passed, my family and I were marketing cattle through various sales and sold bulls to commercial breeders.

In 2002, I attended college at Auburn University where I studied agricultural business and economics. After college, I immediately began a career with a major AI company and managed sales and sales people in two and a half states. In 2006 my wife, BriAnna, and I got married and continued our small herd of Angus cattle.

In 2015, I met Orrin Ingram. I worked with Orrin to help him locate and purchase bulls for his Florida ranch at Escape Ranches. After working together, we came up with a plan to build Ingram Angus. Knowing we had high expectations for Ingram Angus, we felt we needed not only to find the best cattle we could find to build a herd around, but we also needed more help to manage a herd of this size and scale.

In the later portion of 2015, Orrin and I discussed our plan with David Cagle about building one of the premier herds of Angus cattle in the country. The three of us soon realized that not only did we all have similar taste in high quality cattle, but also agreed on the management practices of keeping our herd very functional and practical. So, in late 2015 we formed a partnership and formally broke ground to begin what’s now known as Ingram Angus.

We are very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Orrin in building this herd from the ground up. This allows both David and I to be able to have our families involved in Ingram Angus.”

What about the beef cattle industry excites you the most?

Anymore what excites me the most about the cattle industry is being able to teach my sons, Camden and Bryson, about the business. Seeing them eager to learn and work hard is what gives me the most enjoyment of anything around the cattle business.”

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above The Upchurch Family - Jason with his wife BriAnna and sons Camden and Bryson.

above The Cagle family - David and Jamie Cagle with kids Hadley, Bracie, and Collin. Managing partners in Ingram Angus.

A conversation with everyday Stockmen, Jason Upchurch

What is the most used tool on your farm? How old is it?

The most used tool on our farms is probably our ATV’s. The terrain in South Central Tennessee is pretty steep and rough in places. We use them all day every day and find that it’s easiest for us and our employees to use them because some of our pastures are not the most pleasant places to raise cattle. We feel raising cattle in these conditions helps us provide cattle that can work and thrive in any environment.”

Which animal (any species) has left the greatest impact on you?

One of the most impactful animals in my life would have been a heifer I was showing in 1996. I was a young teenager at the time with a lot to learn, but that heifer fortunately was pretty good. I was able to have a little success that year with that heifer, but what I didn’t realize at the time was by that heifer giving me confidence I attended more shows. By attending more shows, I met more people. Some of the people I met showing Angus cattle have been some of the most influential people in my life.

What is your least favorite job on the farm?

My least favorite job on the farm is proofreading our sale catalogs. It just seems like no matter how many times you go through it there’s still something that gets missed and that drives me crazy. Lol!”

Your favorite non-farm activity to do in your free time?

My favorite non-farm activity is bass fishing. I don’t have a lot of time to go, but it’s my way to clear my head and spend time with family and friends.”

The most important lesson you’ve learned in this business?

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in this business is that you need to purchase cattle from people that intend for you to be successful with your purchases. At Ingram Angus, we strive to produce cattle that can go out and work for our customers. We are not satisfied until we know that our customers’ purchases have made a positive impact for them and their breeding goals.”

UPCOMING SALE: Ingram Angus Fall Production Sale November 10, 2023 - Pulaski, Tenn.

Your go-to sorting apparatus?

We mainly sort cattle in our working facilities and sort them by gate to reduce stress on the cattle. One of our main goals is to provide calm, easy-going cattle that are fun to be around. We feel the easier we work around the cattle the more docile they are when they are sold and go to our customers.”

Describe your best day.

The best day for me on the farm is sale day. At Ingram Angus, we have been blessed with a lot of customers nationwide and even internationally. Seeing people travel and bring their families to our sale is one of the most humbling feelings I have ever experienced.”

Ingram Angus of Pulaski, Tenn.

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Selling

100 Registered

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20 Fall Yearling Heifers

15 Spring ET Heifers

20 Fall Cow/Calf Pairs

10 Spring Bred Cows and Heifers 5 ET Features

60 Registered Angus Bulls:

40 Coming-Two-Year-olds

15 Two-Year-Olds

5 Fall Yearlings

100 Commercials:

60 Spring Bred Baldy Heifers

20 Spring Bred Black Heifers

20 Fall Cow/Calf Pairs

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